As Aloo Bonda goes global, here's how you can make the snack, and enjoy it in Mumbai

Correct us if wersquore wrong but when it comes to carbs most of us would agree that potatoes usually top the list Recently Aishu Challa a contestant on MasterChef USA impressed the judges with her take on potato bonda Aloo Bonda served with coconut chutney and coriandermint chutneyJudges Gordon Ramsay Tiffany Derry and Joe Bastianich taste and evaluate the dish Pics courtesyaishueatsThe dish even got a green signal from Gordon Ramsay and won her an immunity pin for the AsiaPacific team Inspired by the spotlight on the humble snack this author reached out to Mumbai and Amalapurambased chef Mounika Mattaparthi who shares the recipe for the snackAloo BondaAloo Bonda with mint chutney Pics courtesyMounika MattaparthiINGREDIENTSFor the fillinggtgt 4 boiled potatoesgtgt 1 medium onion finely choppedgtgt 2 green chillies choppedgtgt 1 tsp mustard seedsgtgt A few curry leavesgtgt A few curry leavesgtgt frac12 tsp turmeric powdergtgt Fresh coriander leavesgtgt 1 tbsp oilMounika MattaparthiFor the battergtgt 1frac12 cups besan gram flourgtgt 2 tbsp rice flourgtgt A pinch of bicarbonate of sodagtgt Salt to tastegtgt Water as requiredMETHODHeat oil in a pan Add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle Add curry leaves green chillies and onions Cook until the onions soften Add turmeric powder and mashed potatoes Mix well and season with salt Finish with chopped coriander leaves and allow the mixture to cool Shape into small round ballsIn another bowl prepare the batter using besan rice flour salt bicarbonate of soda and water The batter should not be too thin Heat oil in a kadai Dip each potato ball into the batter and gently place it into the hot oil Fry on a medium flame until crisp and golden brown Serve hot with coconut chutney coriander chutney and enjoy it as a chaitime snackEating out guideThe Tanjore Tiffin RoomAt Opposite Smoke House Deli Union Park Pali Hill Bandra WestAlso at Versova and NESCO GoregaonCall 7303021212Cost Rs 190Pic courtesyGirgaon KattaGirgaon KattaAt Sai Leela Building Swami Vivekanand Road opposite Moksh Plaza Borivli WestCall 8652889911Cost Rs 40Banana LeafAt Lido cinema SNDT College Juhu Tara Road Juhu Also at Airoli Chembur Borivli Matunga Mulund Malad Lower Parel Andheri Ghatkopar Seawoods Navi Mumbai Kandivli Mira Road Call 8828848884Cost Rs 150Amma Snacks amp CaterersAt 201 Eknath Buwa Hatiskar Marg Hatiskar Wadi PrabhadeviCall 9323212213Cost Rs 40Pic courtesyRamnath snacksRamnath SnacksAt Colaba Police Quarters Apollo Bunder Colaba Causeway ColabaCall 22883668Cost Rs 30Ram AshrayaCall At Shop 36 Ground Floor Jamnadas Mansion Laxmi Narayan Lane MatungaCall 24102369Cost Rs 50Pic courtesyRamashrayAnnarsquos Proud to be South IndianAt Shop 2 Face 2 TMC Punarvasan Near Lok Hospital Vasant Vihar Thane WestCall 8828821597Cost Rs 155Geeta Fast Food Pure VegAt 007 Maruti Darshan Society IIT Bombay Main Gate PowaiCall 9930441304Cost Rs 110Manirsquos Lunch HomeAt Ground Floor Garodia Market opposite Savla Hospital DK Sandu Marg ChemburCall 25200201Cost Rs 50